The rise of Asian filmmaking.
From Prospect Magazine Via Peking Duck, also The Economist writes about the New Wave of South Korean cinema. Category:Movies
Category Archives: Asian
Yoichi Sai’s Quill
Just saw the wonderfull Quill at the 2004 Toronto International Film Festival, the life of a see-eye guide dog, from the pov of the dog. A sweet, sweet film. Now I feel like getting a puppy! Here’s the imdb listing. Continue reading Yoichi Sai’s Quill
House Of Flying Daggers Press Conference
After the Toronto International Film Fest presentation of “House Of Flying Daggers” was the Press Conference, on Saturday, September 11, 2004, with the director Zhang Yimou and actress Zhang Ziyi. I’ve mentioned “House” and “Hero” prevoiusly here and the TIFF Continue reading House Of Flying Daggers Press Conference
Stephen Chow’s Kung Fu Hustle
Had it’s World premiere in Toronto last night at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) 2004 Looks very promising. Anti-it-Cool has 2 reviews: 1 & 2 Here the offical Movie website : http://www.kungfuhustle.com/ Since Kung Fu Hustle is not being Continue reading Stephen Chow’s Kung Fu Hustle
The Oxford Book of Japanese Short Stories
The Oxford Book of Japanese Short Stories, Edited by Theodore W. Goossen, 496 pages, Nov 2002, ISBN-10: 0192803727, ISBN-13: 978-0192803726 The Oxford Book of Japanese Short Stories includes many new, specially commissioned translations, and is the only anthology to span Continue reading The Oxford Book of Japanese Short Stories
Beijing reports on a march by a few Hong Kong citizens
Following up on a earlier posting about July 1 demonstrations in Hong Kong for more Democracy: according to Associated Press China’s state media on Friday told the mainland’s people about “a march by a few Hong Kong citizens”, but didn’t Continue reading Beijing reports on a march by a few Hong Kong citizens